Child custody cases can be emotionally draining for both parents and children. As a parent, you want to make sure the court makes the best decision for your children. One issue that can significantly impact a court’s decision is the abuse of controlled substances, especially drugs. If one parent has a drug abuse problem, then …

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Family law courts generally affirm that parents have the legal rights to care for and determine what is in the best interest of their child. However, in some child custody situations, a third party, including grandparents, seeks custody. In these cases, the judge assigned to the case needs to balance the parents’ rights with the …

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Family law cases are typically time sensitive matters. This is especially true for child custody cases. Depending on the specific facts of your case, it may be necessary to get in front of the judge as quickly as possible to file for emergency orders. In California, parties may file for emergency hearings called ex partes. …

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Decisions regarding child custody involve a determination of what is in the best interest of the child involved. The primary concern of the court is the child’s health, safety, and welfare. Child custody cases are especially important if they involve a situation where the other parent is in jail or prison. When a parent is …

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